EGR FUNCTION TESTING

1988 Toyota Celica

1988 EXHAUST EMISSION SYSTEMS

TOYOTA EGR FUNCTION TESTING

TESTING

EGR TEST
1) Ensure modulator filter is clean and in good condition
prior to performing test. Clean filter with compressed air if
necessary. Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve.
2) Using a "T" connector, connect a vacuum gauge in EGR valve
line. Check that engine starts and runs at idle. This ensures proper
seating of EGR valve.
3) The BVSV, TVSV, VSV and EGR modulator can be checked with
engine coolant below minimum temperature and specified engine RPM in
accordance with application. See EGR SPECIFICATIONS table.
Different valves are used depending on model. See Figs. 1 through 16.
4) Operate engine with engine coolant below minimum
temperature and specified RPM. No vacuum reading should be obtained
when operated with engine coolant below minimum temperature.
5) Operate engine at normal operating temperature and
specified RPM. See EGR SPECIFICATIONS table for specified engine RPM.
Low vacuum reading should be obtained.
6) Vacuum reading of 2.6 in. Hg should be obtained on
Cressida and Supra models. On Cressida, Land Cruiser, Pickup and
4Runner (3.0L) and Supra non-turbo models, check that no vacuum is
shown at idle. Also check Corolla models with EFI, Corolla FX-16 and
the MR2 models at 5000 RPM. No vacuum should exist.
7) Disconnect hose from the "R" port of EGR vacuum modulator
on all models except the Celica 4WD, Tercel Wagon, Pickup (turbo) and
Supra (turbo) models. See Figs. 1 through 16.
8) Using additional hose, connect "R" port directly to intake
manifold. High vacuum reading should be obtained at specified engine
RPM. See EGR SPECIFICATIONS table.

NOTE: Engine should misfire due to large amounts of exhaust gas

being injected into intake manifold.

9) Disconnect vacuum gauge and install vacuum hoses. To check

EGR valve, apply vacuum directly to EGR valve with engine idling.
Engine should run rough. If system did not operate within
specifications, each component should be tested. See COMPONENT TEST in
this article.

EGR SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Minimum Engine
Model Temperature RPM

Camry  
2.0L ..................... 113  F (45  C) ............... (1) 2500
2.5L ..................... 104 F (40 C) ................... 2500
Celica  
2WD ...................... 113  F (45  C) ................... 2500
4WD ...................... 129 F (45 C) ................... 2500
Corolla  
Carbureted ............... 122 F (50 C) ................... 2000
EFI ...................... 95 F (35 C) .................... 3500
Corolla FX ................. 122 F (50 C) ................... 2000
  
Corolla FX-16 .............. 95 F (35 C)  .................... 3500
Cressida ................... 135  F (57  C) ................... 2500
Land Cruiser ............... 127 F (53 C) ................... 2500
MR2 ........................ 95 F (35 C) .................... 3500
Pickup
2.4L  
Carbureted .............. 113 F (45 C) ................... 3000
EFI ..................... 86 F (30 C)  ................ (2) 3500
3.0L ..................... 118  F (48  C) ................... 3500
Supra ...................... 135 F (57 C) ................... 2500
Tercel  
Sedan .................... 104  F (40  C) ................... 3000
Wagon .................... 122  F (50  C) ................... 3000
Van ........................ 104 F (40 C) ................... 3500
4Runner  
2.4L ..................... 86 F (30 C)
 ................ (2) 3500
3.0L ..................... 118 F (48 C) ................... 3500

(1) - Check at 3500 RPM with hose from EGR to manifold.

(2) - Check at 3000 RPM with hose from EGR to manifold.

Fig. 1: Camry & Celica (2WD) EGR System

Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Fig. 2: Celica (4WD) EGR System
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 3: Corolla FX EGR System

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Fig. 4: Corolla (EFI), Corolla FX-16 & MR2 EGR System
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 5: Corolla EGR System (Carbureted)

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Fig. 6: Cressida EGR System
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 7: Land Cruiser EGR System

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Fig. 8: Pickup & 4Runner EGR System (2.4L Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 9: Pickup EGR System (2.4L Turbo)

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Fig. 10: Pickup & 4Runner EGR System (3.0L)
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 11: Pickup EGR System (2.4L Carbureted)

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Fig. 12: Supra EGR System (Non-Turbo)
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 13: Supra EGR System (Turbo)

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Fig. 14: Tercel Sedan EGR System
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Fig. 15: Tercel Wagon EGR System

Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Fig. 16: Van EGR System
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

COMPONENT TEST

EGR VACUUM MODULATOR

1) EGR vacuum modulator may be a 2 port or 3 port depending
on application. On 2 port models, disconnect hoses from vacuum
modulator. Plug one end of hose connection on EGR vacuum modulator.
2) Apply air pressure through remaining port. Air should pass
freely through air filter side. On 3 port models, disconnect all
hoses. Block "P" and "R" ports. Apply air pressure to "Q" port. See
Fig. 17. Air should pass through the air filter side freely.
Fig. 17: Testing 3-Port Vacuum Modulator
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

3) On all models, operate engine at specified RPM. See EGR

VACUUM MODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS table. Repeat previous test procedure.
Strong resistance of airflow should be felt. Replace EGR vacuum
modulator if resistance is not felt.

EGR VACUUM MODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Engine RPM

2-Port Type
Celica 4WD .................................................. 2500
Pickup
Turbo ...................................................... 3500
Supra
Turbo ...................................................... 2500
Tercel Wagon ................................................ 3000
3-Port Type
Camry
2.0L ....................................................... 2500
2.5L ....................................................... 3500
Celica 2WD .................................................. 2500
Corolla
Carbureted ................................................. 2000
EFI ........................................................ 3500
 Corolla FX .................................................. 2000
Corolla FX-16 ............................................... 3500
Cressida .................................................... 2500
Land Cruiser ................................................ 2500
MR2 ......................................................... 3500
Pickup
2.4L Carbureted ............................................ 3000
2.4L Non-Turbo ............................................. 3500
3.0L ....................................................... 2500
4Runner
2.4L ....................................................... 3500
3.0L ....................................................... 2500
Supra
Non-Turbo .................................................. 2500
Tercel Sedan ................................................ 3000
Van ......................................................... 3500

BI-METALLIC VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (BVSV)

Camry (2.5L), Corolla (EFI), Corolla FX-16, MR2, Pickup
(Turbo), Tercel Sedan & Van
1) Drain cooling system and remove BVSV. Using cool water,
cool BVSV to below minimum temperature according to application. See
BVSV SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) On all models except Tercel Sedan, apply air through top
port of valve. Air should not exhaust through bottom port. Heat BVSV
valve to above maximum temperature according to application. See BVSV
SPECIFICATIONS table. Apply air in top port. Air should exhaust
through lower port. Replace assembly if defective.
3) On Tercel Sedan with M/T, a 3 port BVSV is used while a 2
port is used on A/T applications. On both applications, cool BVSV to
below minimum temperature. See BVSV SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) On A/T models, apply air to top port of valve. Air should
exhaust from lower port. On M/T models, apply air to the center port.
Air should exhaust from the upper and lower ports.
5) Heat BVSV valve to above maximum temperature. See BVSV
SPECIFICATIONS table. On A/T models, apply air to top port. Air should
not exhaust through lower port. On M/T models, apply air to the center
port. Air should not exhaust through any port. Replace assembly if
defective.

Camry (2.0L), Pickup (2.4L Carbureted & Non-Turbo),4Runner

(2.4 EFI) & Celica (2WD)
1) Drain cooling system and remove BVSV. Cool BVSV to minimum
temperature according to application using cool water. See BVSV
SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) Apply air to the lower port. Air should escape from air
filter located on top of valve assembly. Heat BVSV valve to maximum
temperature according to application. See BVSV SPECIFICATIONS table.
3) Apply air to the lower port. Air should exhaust from the
upper port but not through the air filter. Replace assembly if
defective.

BVSV SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Minimum Maximum
Application Temperature Temperature

Camry    
2.0L ..................... 113  F (45  C) ........... 151  F (66  C)
2.5L ..................... 104  F (40  C) ........... 129  F (54  C)
Celica 2WD ................. 113 F (45 C) ........... 151 F (66 C)
    
Corolla (EFI) .............. 95  F (35  C) ............ 129  F (54  C)
Corolla FX-16 .............. 95 F (35 C) ............ 129 F (54 C)
Pickup  
2.4L Carbureted .......... 113 F (45 C) ................... (1)

2.4L EFI & Turbo ......... 86  F (30  C) ............ 111  F (44  C)
MR2 ........................ 95 F (35 C)  ............ 129  F (54  C)
Tercel Sedan ............... 104  F (40  C) ........... 129  F (54  C)
Van 2.4L ................... 104 F (40 C) ........... 129  F (54  C)
4Runner 2.4L EFI ........... 86 F (30 C) ............ 111 F (44 C)
   
(1) - California models is 147 F (64 C) and 151 F (66 C) on Federal
models.